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PERTH - WESTERN AUSTRALIA
PERTH - Perth apartments and hotels are a great base to visit the many tourist attractions including the Swan Bell Tower. Visit the tower's observation deck, which overlooks the Perth city and the Swan River. Australia's best small zoo is just 5 minutes from the Perth CBD on the banks of the Swan River. Perth Zoo is open every day of the year. Situated on the Barrack St Jetty, you can catch a ferry over to Rottnest Island, which boasts a string of white beaches and emerald bays with a wide variety of water sports available including snorkelling and diving. Rottnest Island is home to the indigenous marsupial, the quokka, and the waters and reefs around the island teem with colourful sea life. Perth CBD hotels and apartments are perfect if you are in the city on business or wish to explore the vibrant inner-city suburbs of Subiaco or Northbridge. Subiaco is bursting with entertainment, food, fashion, and is home to the Subiaco Pavilion Markets, which has more than 60 stalls selling a large range of items. If you're heading to Subiaco to watch a West Coast Eagles or Fremantle Dockers AFL game, stay in Subiaco accommodation.
The weather is fantastic, the beaches are clean and uncrowded, and the city, situated on the banks of the Swan River, is in a postcard-perfect setting. Over 80 kilometres of white sandy beaches make Perth's coast ideal for swimming and surfing. Free buses get you around the CBD where you can visit the Perth Mint, Swan Bells Tower, Art Gallery of WA and many more attractions. And there's a train and bus station right in the centre of town, as well as plenty of Perth accommodation in the form of hotels, hostels and Perth apartments. Packed with boutiques, art galleries, eateries and beautiful people, King Street is the place to be seen. For quality department and fashion chain stores, the Murray Street and Hay Street Malls hit the spot. Take your pick from a stack of riverside and beachfront cafes and restaurants. Northbridge, Mount Lawley, Leederville and Subiaco have buzzing nightlife, or try Cottesloe or Scarborough for a more laid-back surfie vibe. Stroll through Kings Park botanical gardens - or try the treetop walk for a unique view of the city. Jump on a ferry to South Perth to take that world-famous snap of Perth's skyline.
The City of South Perth incorporates the suburbs of South Perth, Como, Kensington, Manning, Salter Point, Karawara and Waterford. With the magnificent Swan River and Perth skyline as its backdrop, the South Perth foreshore is a popular tourist attraction. Combined with many accessible shopping precincts and cafe strips, South Perth has a bustling, cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Armadale is located a 30 minutes drive south of Perth and offers Armadale motel accommodation or bed and breakfast accommodation. Handy to the city of Perth.
FREMANTLE - Fremantle, the seaport of Perth, is buzzing with colourful street entertainment, maritime activities and boasts well preserved heritage buildings. Just a short ferry trip away is the popular Rottnest Island, with its white beaches, emerald bays, delicious seafood and heritage. Stay in Fremantle accommodation to experience this colourful and historic seaport. Tour the historic streetscape of South Terrace, indulge in international cuisine and coffee along the 'cappuccino strip' or sample mouth-watering handcrafted chocolates at Fremantle's Chocolate Factory. The Fremantle Markets (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays) has over 150 stalls offering visitors everything from authentic antiques and affordable fashion to ocean-fresh seafood and farm-fresh fruit and vegetables. Como is 5km south of Perth CBD and is ideal for exploring the Perth area.
SUNSET COAST - Just north of Perth is the Sunset Coast and there is something for everyone, which makes it the perfect holiday destination for all ages in any season. The Sunset Coast is located in the metropolitan area on the outskirts of Perth, Western Australia's capital city. It stretches 50km from Cottesloe in the south to Two Rocks in the north and includes the immediate hinterland to the east. The coast is lined with spectacular surfing beaches each circled by celebrated suburbs like City Beach, Swanbourne, Floreat, Trigg and Scarborough. Scarborough is recognised as one of Australia's finest surfing beaches is a mecca for all types of holiday makers. It provides a great selection of accommodation from backpackers to 5 star apartments. Hillarys and Sorrento are bustling tourist precincts with a terrific range of specialty shops. Whale watching and deep sea fishing are well catered for and there is a direct service to Rottnest Island. AQWA - a world class aquarium - is part of the harbour facility where you can view the marine life from the whole of Western Australia's Coast. Nearby the city centre of Joondalup provides many restaurants and bars. You may even choose to spend a few nights exploring, there is a variety of accommodation in Sorrento to suit all tastes and budgets.
SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley is only 25 minutes north from the centre of Perth and is Western Australia's oldest wine growing region. The Swan Valley is easily accessible from accommodation in Perth. Or stay in Swan Valley accommodation and take your time to explore the area, which boasts a number of award-winning wineries. At The Vines Country Club and Resort taste award winning wines, visit the local galleries and studios, relax by the pool or cruise through 18 holes of golf. Stroll through the town of Guildford and view historic buildings, take a horseback ride beside the river, visit the koalas at the wildlife park, stop by and admire the trains and trams of Whiteman Park or take a wine cruise from Perth along the Swan River.
AVON VALLEY - From self-drive trails through rolling countryside to adrenalin pumping skydiving and ballooning, the Avon Valley has something for everyone. Less than an hour's drive from Perth, York accommodation is ideal for a day-trip or weekend getaway. Stay at one of the many charming bed and breakfasts or luxury accommodation houses. Or try Eastern Perth Accommodation.
PEEL REGION - Rockingham is located 47km south west of Perth CBD. Visit the penguin viewing facility, take a dive off one of the many neighbouring islands, sailing a yacht within the protected bays, recreational boat and jetty fishing, enjoying the vast stretches of white sandy beaches, taking a leisurely heritage trail, or swimming amongst the wild dolphins that inhabit the local bays - Rockingham promises a memorable and unique experience for every visitor and offers Resort accommodation and Rockingham apartment accommodation.
Mandurah is located less than an hour's drive South of Perth and is perched on the coast overlooking the pristine Indian Ocean. Stop in to one of the many cafes and restaurants that line the famous foreshore or just stroll around the national parks and wineries. Whether you're looking for a family getaway, a romantic weekend or that convenient stop to park the car, set up the tent and enjoy a piece of untouched Australia, Mandurah and the Peel Region really have it all. Accommodation in Mandurah includes self-contained apartments nestled next to the waterways or canal side bed and breakfasts to beautifully appointed resort villas with magnificent ocean views, the choice is endless in Mandurah accommodation. Whether you're looking for a family getaway, a romantic weekend or a convenient stopover Mandurah and the Peel Region really have it all.
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